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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,645.62, 237,969.24 and 53,465.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,645.62, 237,969.24 and 53,465.50 is: 80,198.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,645.62 : 237,969.24 = 53,465.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,645.62/237,969.24 = 53,465.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,645.62x = 237,969.24 × 53,465.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,645.62x = 12,723,142,944.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,723,142,944.05/158,645.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,198.52

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